Fantasy Baseball Today

Link to Scott's winners and losers article: https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/fantasy-baseball-25-spring-training-winners-and-losers-including-shohei-ohtani-josh-rojas-logan-webb/ After a looooong offseason, we're finally done with all of our drafts! How did the H2H Points podcast listener draft go? ... Who was the biggest winner from spring training (5:19)? ... How about the biggest loser (10:05)? ... We have lots of news items (13:29), including Dustin May being named the fifth starter for the Dodgers, Sixto Sanchez starting in the Marlins alternate site, plus optimism for Carlos Carrasco and Mike Soroka. ... Who are the rest of the winners from spring training (20:56)? Do we have any concern for Josh Bell's playing time? How good can Domingo German be? ... Why are we so excited about Logan Webb and Carlos Rodon (34:52)? ... Pay attention to Akil Baddoo and Josh Fuentes in deeper leagues (37:16). ... Who are the rest of the losers from spring training (42:48)? ... We wrap up with the best late-round category contributors in the standard 5x5 (48:23)! ... Email us at [email protected]. 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a big wiffle ball weekend in NYC. Who got the better of who between Chris and Frank? ... How did the 'For The People' listener league draft go (2:30)? ... Luke Voit has a partially torn meniscus and has been shut down for three weeks (7:12). When should you draft Voit now? Any interest in Jay Bruce? How to replace Voit if you drafted already. ... We have bullpen updates with the Reds, Red Sox, and Diamondbacks (14:28). ... Let's hit some other news and notes (19:10). David Price was scratched Sunday, Alejandro Kirk made the Blue Jays, Adbert Alzolay is in the Cubs' rotation and more. ... Is James Paxton back (32:07)? ... We have ADP battles (35:40) ... Abreu vs. Vlad Jr., Muncy vs. Rizzo in H2H Points, Albies vs. Merrifield, and Altuve vs. McNeil. ... We wrap up with a few more ADP battles including Gleyber Torres vs. Javier Baez (50:30)! ... Email us at [email protected]. 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny Vietti and Will Middlebrooks preview the AL West division for their final FBT bonus episode ... Oakland Athletics have the highest chance to make the World Series ... Astros really an underdog? ... Angels are the biggest question mark ... Shohei Ohtani for AL MVP? ... Oakland outfielder Ramón Laureano joins the show ... Astros and A's a rivalry? ... Best defensive outfielders right now? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before you draft those Fantasy Baseball teams, you should listen to our bonus mailbag! Let's start off with your Apple Podcast Review questions, which asks about draft strategy in H2H Categories leagues (1:31). It's time for 'Fantasy Justice For All' (23:02). ... It's time for your emails (28:21). How should you draft in a 10-team keeper/dynasty league plus when is the right time to draft prospects in redraft leagues? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam is back! Let's start with his favorite player to draft this season (2:22). ... Let's hit the news and notes and just circle back to Eloy Jimenez who is out 5-6 months with a torn pec (5:42). What happens with Andrew Vaughn. Also, Nick Anderson has a torn ligament in his elbow and Freddy Peralta is in the Brewers' rotation. ... How did TAPHAMAMC perform last season (13:56)? What are Adam's thoughts on pitching this season? ... Who are the rest of Adam's top-five favorite players to draft this season (19:37)?... Let's talk about some miscellaneous items including a new Chris Towers hit and bad food takes (33:45). ... We have bold predictions (39:26)! Cron hits 35 homers, Tyler Mahle is the Reds' best SP, Castellanos returns second round value and more! ... Let's wrap with players that we haven't talked enough about (56:46). ... Email us at [email protected]. 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez is out 5-6 months with a torn pec. What happens now? Is he even worth drafting anymore? Are the White Sox really going to try Andrew Vaughn in the outfield? How much do we move Vaughn up in the rankings? This is pure speculation but what happens with the White Sox sign Yasiel Puig!? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before we get to those players, let's hit the news at the top (2:52). The MLB is planning to be stricter on substances pitchers are using plus an update on Andrew Vaughn and an Eloy Jimenez injury. ... FIND OUT WHO'S IN OUR PODCAST LISTENER LEAGUES HERE (19:05)! ... Which catchers do we keep drafting (22:14)? The catcher Frank keeps drafting is also the one he's most scared of. ... Who knew Eric Hosmer was this popular (26:29)? ... Could Ketel Marte be the number one second baseman (33:20)? ... Is Corey Seager now the best hitting shortstop in baseball (38:17)? ... KE'BRYAN HAYES TIME (44:00)! ... What should you expect from Byron Buxton (47:02)? ... We wrap with the pitchers we've drafted most and those we're scared of (53:41). ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which player is most likely to bust from our Busts 3.0 (1:53)? What's the latest on Patrick Corbin's velocity and who is the closer in Cleveland!? ... Another heavy news day as Fernando Tatis hurt his shoulder and we received an update on Zac Gallen (12:38). Also George Springer strained his oblique and Twins prospect Alex Kirilloff was optioned to their alternate site. ... Busts 3.0 (26:31)! Let's start off with two debates: DJ LeMahieu and Matt Olson. ... Nolan Arenado is overvalued but what about Lance Lynn (33:50)? ... Are we concerned about Zach Plesac's subpar spring (38:51)? ... Are Dominic Smith and Marcus Semien overvalued (43:50)? ... When should you expect the utility-only bats to gain position eligibility (51:51)? ... We wrap up with some deeper sleepers for AL-only and NL-only leagues (55:33). ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Monday was not kind with pitching injuries. Let's start with Zac Gallen who is dealing with forearm tightness (1:08). How far should we drop him? ... We saw two closers go down in Kirby Yates and Jose Leclerc (7:31). Who do we like for saves on the Blue Jays and Rangers? ... Our email of the day asks about the possibility of platoon between Josh Bell and Ryan Zimmerman (20:00). ... Sleepers 3.0 (23:53)! Chris is buying in to Josh Rojas and the entire Seattle Mariners team while Scott is in on Corey Kluber. ... Can Jorge Polanco come anywhere close to his 2019 season (34:55)? What is the expectation for Freddy Peralta? ... Breakouts 3.0 (42:43)! Just how good can Brandon Woodruff, Tarik Skubal and Victor Robles be? ... Why is Scott buying in on Amir Garrett plus how early should you draft Shohei Ohtani in a daily lineup league (51:20)? ... We wrap up with some Team Name Tuesday (59:48)! ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Results from H2H Categories Mock Draft: https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/2021-fantasy-baseball-draft-prep-12-team-head-to-head-categories-mock-reflects-carlos-carrascos-slide/ How was your weekend!? How did our drafts go? ... Find out why Frank is a fraud (3:02)! ... Let's recap our most recent H2H categories mock draft (7:35). How did Chris' team turn out with the Marmol strategy? ... Scott actually started with two hitters from the 12th pick (13:34). How did the rest of his team look? ... Let's hit the news and notes (20:03). Is Will Smith really going to play 90 games? Bobby Witt Jr. was sent back to the minors and we have an update on Stephen Strasburg. ... Let's talk about these four interesting starting pitchers (35:00)! ... Where did Carlos Carrasco, Dinelson Lamet and Shohei Ohtani go in our drafts this weekend (44:55)? ... How does average draft position differ from ESPN to Yahoo to CBS (49:40)? ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny Vietti and Will Middlebrooks preview the NL Central division for the 2021 season ... Cubs a ticking time bomb? ... Brewers have the highest ceiling? ... Reds could surprise some people? ... Cardinals are the favorite, but have major holes of their own ... Can Will Middlebrooks name 5 Pittsburgh Pirates? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before you draft those Fantasy Baseball teams, you should listen to our bonus mailbag! Let's start off with your Apple Podcast Review questions, which asks about Trevor Bauer's dynasty trade value (2:23). It's time for the debut of 'Fantasy Justice For All' (30:29). Should last season count for championship trophy winners!? ... It's time for your emails (39:14). What goes in to our rankings and much more. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carlos Carrasco suffered a tear in his hamstring and is expected to miss the next 4-6 weeks (3:20). How far are we moving him down the rankings? Would you rather have Carrasco or Framber Valdez? ... If you're drafting this weekend, who is one player you must have (14:10)? ... There's still time to get on the Austin Meadows bandwagon (21:05)! ... Let's have a convo about late-round middle infielders who are rising (24:02). ... Vladimir Guerrero Jr. SZN (27:45)? ... The legend of Sandy Alcantara is growing (29:50). ... Is Ketel Marte back (38:18)? ... Rockies on the rise (42:00). ... Buy Aaron Civale (44:40)! ... Which players are falling (49:00)? ... Some news and notes: Bellinger homered, Dinelson Lamet update, when should you draft Stephen Strasburg this weekend (54:35)? ... We wrap up with players who get a boost and those who lose value in OBP formats (59:40). ... Email us at [email protected]. Join our FBT Bracket Challenge for a chance to enter the 'For the People' league: http://cbssports.com/FBTbrackets Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here is the link to Scott's Top Prospects article: https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/2021-fantasy-baseball-draft-prep-top-10-prospects-to-stash-away-for-a-big-payoff-later/ Everybody loves Raymond? No, everybody loves prospects! What does Scott think about Bobby Witt potentially making the Royals Opening Day roster (2:41)? ... Who are the top prospects to stash (9:29)? When should you expect Jarred Kelenic and Wander Franco? Can MacKenzie Gore make the Padres roster? Which do we like more between Logan Gilbert and Matt Manning? ... Our email of the day provides an update on the archways in Oracle Park (28:50). ... Tyler Glasnow and Tarik Skubal were throwing new slider/cutters on Wednesday (34:13). Sandy Alcantara, Eduardo Rodriguez, and Charlie Morton were all awesome for their respective teams. ... What's the latest on Framber Valdez plus we have a few other updates (43:47). ... Let's run through each team and predict their closer (47:53)! ... Email us at [email protected]. Join our FBT Bracket Challenge for a chance to enter the 'For the People' league: http://cbssports.com/FBTbrackets Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here are the salary cap draft results if you want to follow along! Adam Aizer remains on with the boys as they travel well into hour two of their roto salary cap draft. When did Framber Valdez get nominated? Why are all of the mid-round hitters going for cheaper than they should? How much did the Utility-only bats go for? Who did Adam snipe Chris on!? We answer all of these questions and more in part two of our live roto salary cap draft. Join our FBT Bracket Challenge for a chance to enter the 'For the People' league: http://cbssports.com/FBTbrackets Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here are the salary cap draft results if you want to follow along! We're joined by a very special guest to break down our live Roto Salary Cap Draft! How much did each of Jacob deGrom, Gerrit Cole, and Shane Bieber go for? How do you account for inflation during an auction? Wait, Adalberto Mondesi and Francisco Lindor went for the same price? Was Cody Bellinger the bargain of the draft? We answer all of these questions and more in part 1 of our live Salary Cap Draft. Join our FBT Bracket Challenge for a chance to enter the 'For the People' league: http://cbssports.com/FBTbrackets Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's talk some strategy. How should you draft from each draft slot? Let's start with the first overall pick (2:00)? Acuña, Soto, Betts, or Tatis in Roto? What do you do after you take a starting pitcher in H2H points? ... Let's move on to the second pick (11:03). Soto, Betts, or Tatis in Roto? What do you look for in rounds two and three? ... Soto or Tatis if you have the third pick (15:12)? Still go starting pitcher in a points league? ... What do you do fourth overall in a points league if deGrom, Cole, and Bieber are gone (20:15)? ... How should you attack the middle picks of the first round (26:12)? When should you consider a starting pitcher in the first round of a Roto or H2H categories draft? ... Let's hit on the latest news and notes, starting with Eugenio Suarez at shortstop (38:42). Shogo Akiyama is expected to start on the IL while AJ Puk could be in the A's rotation. ... How should you draft if you have a late first-round pick (48:37)? Should you take Jose Ramirez ahead of a starting pitcher in a points league? How does your team turn out if you draft two starting pitchers with your first two picks? ... Email us at [email protected]. Join our FBT Bracket Challenge for a chance to enter the 'For the People' league: http://cbssports.com/FBTbrackets Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before we start, Chris Towers struck out looking in softball!? ... What is a Boom or Bust player (3:57)? How should you approach them in drafts? ... Is Trevor Bauer more likely to Boom or Bust this season (7:33)? ... What is Adalbero Mondesi's upside (14:40)? ... Which UTIL-only bat has the best boom potential (19:26)? Which is most likely to bust? ... Has this weekend changed how we feel about Stephen Strasburg and Zach Plesac (26:05)? ... Whom do we prefer between Luis Robert and Randy Arozarena (31:33)? ... Let's hit all the news and notes from the weekend (42:15). Is Sonny Gray headed to the IL? What about Austin Nola? We have some interesting velocity readings as well. ... We wrap up with some more rapid-fire Boom or Bust candidates (53:38). ... Email us at [email protected]. Join our FBT Bracket Challenge for a chance to enter the 'For the People' league: http://cbssports.com/FBTbrackets Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny Vietti and Will Middlebrooks preview the AL Central division for the 2021 season ... White Sox the most talented team in the American League? ... White Sox that much better than the Twins? ... Royals as a surprise contender? ... Baseball content creator Rob Friedman "Pitching Ninja" joins the podcast ... Most exciting pitchers to watch this year? ... Casey Mize and Byron Buxton as breakout performers? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frank and Scott are answering all of your questions but first, where's Chris? Byron Buxton really got hurt eating steak!? ... We start off with your Apple Podcast review questions (1:50). Why are two-catcher leagues a thing? Outside of Dylan Moore, who are some late-round multi-position eligible players to pay attention to? ... Let's move over to your email questions (38:44). What is the most likely Kris Bryant scenario this season plus keeper questions! Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who's ready to mock! We have a long podcast here for ya on a Kokomo Friday. To no surprise, the draft starts with the big three starting pitchers: Shane Bieber, Jacob deGrom, and Gerrit Cole. Throughout the draft, you'll notice that each of Scott, Chris, and Frank went with a different approach. Scott drafted a starting pitcher for his bench when he only had two hitters! Would you rather have Bryce Harper and Frankie Montas or Luis Castillo and Mike Yastrzemski in a H2H Points league? We talk through each pick and each round to give you a feel for what we're thinking in this specific format! Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So did Scott realize that saves were a category in his Tout Wars draft on Tuesday night (2:25)? How to account for OBP in your categories drafts. ... Our email of the day asks about the new baseball (14:36). How should we be accounting that for that this season? ... Let's hit some news and notes, starting with Carlos Carrasco who is now dealing with elbow discomfort (18:57). Forrest Whitley is headed for Tommy John surgery while Sixto Sanchez is delayed. ... IF YOU WANT TO HEAR CHRIS TOWERS SINGING LIKE LADY GAGA, HERE IS WHERE YOU DO SO (30:21). ... We have rankings debates (35:27). The players we focus on include Brandon Woodruff, Pablo Lopez, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Charlie Morton, and Gary Sanchez. We wrap up with a Trent Grisham conversation (55:15). ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott is out drafting his Tout Wars team but Frank and Chris are here to hold it down. Let's start with Stephen Strasburg who made his spring debut on Tuesday (1:52). ... Which players have been rising the most in average draft position over the last month (7:13)? Has Trevor Rosenthal moved up too much. What's our excitement level for CJ Cron and Kolten Wong? ... Let's have a Shohei Ohtani conversation (21:20). How high should he be drafted in daily lineup leagues where you can reap all of his benefits? ... Which players are falling the most in ADP (26:18)? Is there a buying opportunity on Taylor Rogers? Are the Dodgers fringy pitchers going too late now? Why are mid-round starting pitchers dropping? ... Let's hit some news and notes, including David Price, Carlos Carrasco, and Zach Britton's injury (39:48). ... We have some interesting velocity readings on Carlos Martinez and Deivi Garcia (45:50). ... How excited should we be about these spring training performances on the SPRING-O-METER (49:30)? We wrap up with some prospects who are hot in the spring. ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before we get to the strategy, we just realized that we are the official Myles Straw podcast. Who knew!? ... Let's start off with Rotisserie strategy, also known as Roto or the standard 5x5 format (3:22). What do you need to compete in each category? What is our draft strategy? How should you handle starting pitchers and relievers? ... Let's move on to H2H Points Leagues (20:32). Why is there such an emphasis on starting pitching in this format? What types of hitters should you target? ... I'm sorry we've neglected quality starts but here is everything you need to know about them (32:30)! ... On to H2H Categories leagues (36:54). What is the Marmol strategy? Should you punt categories? If so, which? ... Let's hit on some Salary Cap Draft strategies (47:50). Which players do you nominate? What's your favorite way to bid on players? ... We wrap up with some dynasty and FAB tips and tricks (57:50). ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The gang's back together! Who are each of our #1 busts this season (1:49)? Is Eloy Jimenez overvalued? Should you be worried about Max Scherzer? ... We hit the latest news from the weekend as Jake Odorizzi signed with the Houston Astros plus we have an update on Cody Bellinger (21:12)! ... Which pitchers' velocity do you need to know from the weekend (29:12)? How are we feeling about Patrick Corbin? ... We have more busts (33:10)! Why are we all fading Walker Buehler? ... Is Bo Bichette overvalued (37:15)? ... Is Cody Bellinger too risky at his ADP (40:41)? ... We have a bunch more busts here (42:00)! ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny Vietti and Will Middlebrooks previews the AL East for the 2021 season ... Who’s going to win the division? ... Are the Blue Jays better than the Rays? ... Do the Red Sox have a chance? ... Rays pitcher Michael Wacha joins the podcast. What makes the Rays different? ... Did Will Middlebrooks trip Allen Craig in the 2013 World Series? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before we get to your questions, we're explaining the different league formats, starting with H2H points (1:19). What do you need to know about Rotisserie leagues, also known as Roto and the standard 5x5 (8:20)? ... How about H2H categories leagues (11:54)? Which rankings should you use if you play in H2H categories? ... If you left us an Apple Podcast review question, we answer all of those starting here (17:55). We finished up the show answering some of your emails (48:10)! ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's get things started with our favorite breakouts this season (2:00)! Of course Scott loves Ke'Bryan Hayes while Frank has been targeting Tyler Mahle. ... As we move over to news and notes, Jackie Bradley signed a two-year deal with the Brewers (14:31). Adalberto Mondesi is also dealing with a foot injury while Nate Pearson has a groin strain. ... Is Madison Bumgarner back (23:20)!? Does Scott need to calm Frank down when it comes to Aaron Civale? ... We have Spring Training storylines (29:24)! Frankie Montas wants to throw his splitter more, Tyler Glasnow has a new pitch, and Aaron Hicks is batting third for the Yankee. ... Breakouts! We have all of them (38:46). ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, we lasted this long without a serious injury. Framber Valdez has a fractured left ring finger. How low should we drop him in the rankings? Is there anybody else to pay attention to on the Houston Astros? ... We hit the rest of the news and notes, starting with Victor Robles leading off for the Nationals (8:35). Pablo Lopez is working on a new breaking pitch while Corey Kluber looked great in his debut. ... We have more prospect updates (17:07)! Wander Franco and Jarred Kelenic both had big days. How soon should we expect Matt Manning of the Detroit Tigers? ... So, how would you describe a sleeper (25:54)? Who is Scott's favorite sleeper this season? ... We have a few middle infielders we really like in Nick Solak and Tommy Edman (32:36)! ... We both love Austin Riley for this season (37:30). ... We give you ALL the sleepers (41:30). ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've got a lot to talk about but first, how did Chris do in his bizarro Tout Wars draft (3:30)? ... So what actually matters in Spring Training (9:58)? What are we paying attention to when it comes to Fantasy Baseball? ... We're only three days in but let's talk about some early standouts (15:22). Andrew Vaughn is gaining some real hype. Marcus Stroman has a new pitch. Chris Paddack looked great in his debut. Who is Jarren Duran? ... As we hit on some news and notes, the official start to the Triple-A minor league season has been delayed (27:00). Kole Calhoun has a torn meniscus. What's his timetable and who gains playing time? ... Let's recap our position previews (33:45), starting with the offensive positions. ... What strategies should you follow when it comes to starting pitching and relievers (55:00)? ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, relief pitcher is a bigger crapshoot than it normally is. Nonetheless, what's our strategy for the position in Roto leagues entering this season (4:10)? Should you try and come away with three potential closers in your draft? ... What do you do in H2H points leagues (12:22)? This is by far the worst year for SPARPs EVER! ... Let's have some fun and guess each team's closer (20:18). How many definite closers are there? ... Who are our favorite candidates for sleeper, breakout, and bust at the position (37:55)? It seems like we have a lot of faith in Amir Garrett! ... Where are these relievers being drafted according to FantasyPros ADP (49:51)? Which range is our favorite to draft from? ... We wrap up with the Marmol Strategy, high-end setup relievers and saves + holds strategy (1:01:45). ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Surprise! We have a third part to our starting pitcher preview for this season. Let's start with some breakout candidates in Sixto Sanchez, Joe Musgrove, and Pablo Lopez (2:53)! ... Is Kevin Gausman legit (8:40)? Sandy Alcantara and Marco Gonzales profile better as points league pitchers... When should we expect Mike Soroka back (14:32)? Who is the real Frankie Montas and will German Marquez be traded? ... Is Corey Kluber overvalued (20:34)? Is David Price undervalued? ... Chris Bassitt is not exciting but Triston McKenzie is (25:10). ... We're excited about Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Civale and Tyler Mahle (30:00)! ... What should you expect from Jose Urquidy, Zach Eflin and Jameson Taillon (38:38)? ... What's up with Cristian Javier and Tony Gonsolin (43:50)? ... John Means Business (49:35)! ... Buying Elieser Hernandez and Ryan Yarbrough (51:52). ... We finish up with our favorite late-round fliers (58:40). ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before we get to your mailbag questions, we're taking a look at the latest news and notes (1:25). Michael Kopech is expected to start the season in the bullpen, the Twins are using Alex Kirilloff at multiple spots, and Nick Senzel has been named the Reds' starting center fielder. ... If you left an Apple Podcast rating and review, thank you! This is where we answer your APR questions (14:05). ... If you sent us an email, this is where we answer those questions (36:43)! ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're picking up where we left off yesterday in starting pitcher ADP with the fifth round (1:25). Is Tyler Glasnow overvalued? What about Kenta Maeda? ... In the sixth round, we see Corbin Burnes, Hyun-Jin Ryu and Max Fried drafted (12:05). Which one are we avoiding? ... Also going in the sixth round are Sonny Gray, Carlos Carrasco, and Stephen Strasburg (21:20). What do we think of each? ... Why does Scott like Zach Plesac so much (31:00)? Kyle Hendricks or Jose Berrios? ... Is Dinelson Lamet a ticking time bomb (40:13)? Zack Wheeler or Zack Greinke? ... Can Jesus Luzardo get to the next level (46:20)? Why does Frank love Chris Paddack? ... Why is Scott in on Framber Valdez (52:50)? Should you be worried about Dylan Bundy and Charlie Morton? ... We wrap with Luis Urias, Lance McCullers and Patrick Corbin (1:00:00)! ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're expanding the FBT universe! Fantasy Baseball Today in 5, the fastest way to keep up with fantasy baseball, debuts on Monday, March 1. Download and subscribe now to get the first episode in your feed as soon as it is released! Want Fantasy advice, news and analysis fast? Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 will get you caught up on what you need to know to win your league in just 5 minutes every weekday morning. Join host Frank Stampfl and company as they help guide you to a Fantasy championship. The FBT crew will filter through the news cycle and deliver what matters most from a Fantasy perspective so you can make your add, drop, start & sit moves all before breakfast. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No doubt the biggest question entering Fantasy Baseball in 2021 is how to handle starting pitching (3:35). Should you draft pitching early? How many pitchers should you draft in the early rounds? What has the success rate been recently for this position? ... There's a clear top three at the position with Jacob deGrom, Gerrit Cole, and Shane Bieber (19:28). Why are these three our top three overall players in H2H points leagues? ... In the second round we see Trevor Bauer, Yu Darvish, and Walker Buehler get drafted (28:10). What are the expectations for Bauer in Los Angeles and why are we so worried about Buehler? ... Who is our favorite to draft from Lucas Giolito, Aaron Nola, and Max Scherzer (36:21)? ... What can you expect from Jack Flaherty following a COVID-riddled season (42:29)? How about Kershaw and Luis Castillo? ... Who's our favorite from Brandon Woodruff, Zac Gallen and Blake Snell (49:27)? ... We wrap up with our sleepers, breakouts and busts for the position (56:25)! ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny Vietti and Will Middlebrooks are back and this time they're previewing the NL East for the upcoming season. But first, the guys react to comments made by former Mariners President Kevin Mather (2:01). What does Will think about service time manipulation? ... So who's going to win the NL East (8:10)? ... The Mets made a lot of moves this offseason (13:58). What are their expectations? ... What's the mindset for a player while he's in the minor league (15:47)? ... What are the expectations for the Nationals (23:33)? ... Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins joins the podcast (31:21). What are his expectations for the Phillies? ... What are the differences between Joe Girardi and Gabe Kapler (36:50)? ... Does Hoskins use analytics (40:15)? ... How does it feel to play with Bryce Harper (46:05)? ... The guys wrap up with some rapid-fire questions for Hoskins (51:33). ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hope you like outfielders because we've got a lot of em! Let's start with where we left off yesterday in the fifth round of ADP (1:45). Would you draft Randy Arozarena this early? Starling Marte seems like an easy buy in Roto. ... Why does Chris hate Trent Grisham (8:30)? Why does Scott hate Michael Conforto? ... What are we expecting from Charlie Blackmon in the seventh round (15:53)? ... Frank loves Austin Meadows in round eight while Lourdes Gurriel seems like a safe bet (21:11). ... Eddie Rosario is annually undervalued (26:83). What do we make of Mike Yastrzesmki and Byron Buxton? ... Who are our favorites from Alex Verdugo, Kyle Lewis, Tommy Pham, Wil Myers, and Michael Brantley (34:29)? ... What should you spend on all these outfielders in a salary cap draft (45:05)? Can Joey Gallo bounce back? ... What are the expectations for Max Kepler and Victor Robles (49:45)? ... Is Kyle Schwarber a good power bet (54:35)? We end the podcast looking at names outside the top-200 that can contribute this season (58:10)! ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frank is back and today we're taking a closer look at early-round outfielders. But first, how does strategy change when drafting outfielders in Roto vs. H2H points (2:00)? ... There seems to be a consensus top four outfielders going in the top half of the first round (5:42). Juan Soto or Mike Trout? ... Christian Yelich seems to be on an island as a late first-round pick (15:17). How confident are we that he will bounce back? ... Cody Bellinger or Bryce Harper in the second round (19:22)? ... In the third and fourth round we see some interesting outfielders go (24:44). Is Eloy Jimenez overvalued? Luis Robert or Kyle Tucker? ... Who are our favorite sleepers, breakouts, and busts in the outfield (39:24)? ... Which outfield prospects do you need to know for your drafts (58:10)? ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Scott are handling duties today and start off with Trevor Rosenthal to the A's! ... Well, Fernando Tatis Jr. is rich (4:15). Shane Bieber and Frankie Montas have tested positive for COVID while J.T. Realmuto fractured his thumb! ... We also have some early spring training updates and apparently Juan Soto wants to run more (11:14). Should he be the first overall pick in Roto leagues? Clint Frazier has been named the starting left fielder for the Yankees and Andrew Vaughn could make the White Sox Opening Day roster. ... The guys are answering your Apple Podcast Review questions, including some late-round infielders and Shohei Ohtani's value (20:35). ... Chris and Scott spend the rest of the podcast answering your emails (31:08). If you've sent an email over the past week or so, they probably answer it here! ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pitchers and catchers have reported and we have a third base preview. It's a beautiful day! Since Scott loves Ke'Bryan Hayes, does that mean he loves the position? ... Should you make it a priority to get an elite third baseman on draft day (2:55)? ... Let's jump into ADP and one man stands alone at the top, Jose Ramirez (6:22). Do we have any concern with his lineup? ... Manny Machado finds himself alone in the second round after a career year (11:44). ... Rounds three and four are filled with elite options (14:53)! Which player do we prefer out of Rendon, Bregman, Devers, and Arenado? ... The mid-tier seems like it features just two names in Eugenio Suarez and Yoan Moncada (22:55). ... We finally make it to this massive fallback tier at the position (27:55). Is Alec Bohm overvalued? What does Kris Bryant have left? ... We have sleepers, breakouts, and busts at third base (43:44)! ... We wrap up with some prospects to know and late-round ADP for the position (53:34). ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Abraham from the Boston Globe is joining Danny Vietti and Will Middlebrooks later in the podcast but first, offseason grades! Who had the best offseason (2:28)? ... Which team disappointed in the offseason (11:31)? ... Why are superstars being traded for low-level prospects (14:42)? ... Which team had an underrated offseason (20:49)? ... Pete Abraham from the Boston Globe joins the podcast (24:45). He shares his thoughts on the Red Sox entering 2021 ... What did Pete think of the Andrew Benintendi trade (29:17)? ... We know there's a luxury tax in baseball but should there be a salary floor (35:50)? ... Pete provides an update on Chris Sale and shares some fun stories while on the job (41:06). ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finally a position worth talking about! Shortstop is awesome but what is our strategy for the position heading into 2021? ... Let's jump into ADP! How early should Fernando Tatis go in Roto vs. H2H points (5:50)? ... How close is Trea Turner to Tatis (9:43)? Is Turner's power legit? ... What are the risks to draft Trevor Story at the end of the first round (15:40)? ... Is Francisco Lindor overvalued in the second round (18:10)? What about Bo Bichette? ... The third and fourth rounds are loaded, starting with the polarizing Adalberto Mondesi (25:37). Who are our favorites from Bogaerts, Seager, and Tim Anderson? ... Why draft Javier Baez or Gleybert Torres at their cost when you can get Carlos Correa 50 picks later (37:35)? Are people sleeping on Dansby Swanson? ... Who are our favorite sleepers, breakouts, and busts for shortstop (48:00)? ... We wrap up with some prospects to know and hit late-round ADP (56:10)! ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Valentine's/Presidents Day! Scott kicks us off with a hitter he loves in Ke'Bryan Hayes (2:05). ... Chris loves Ian Anderson despite the small sample size (7:55). Is he worth the price? ... We hit a few more pitchers we love in John Means and Carlos Carrasco (15:17). ... Who are some players we've ALWAYS loved (20:16)? Can Byron Buxton put it together? Don't forget about Andrew McCutchen! ... We have reunions (26:55). Justin Turner returned to the Dodgers, James Paxton is headed back to the Mariners and Jake Arrieta signed with the Cubs. ... Can Andrew Benintendi revitalize his career following the trade to Kansas City (33:50)? ... Mark Melancon also signed with the Padres while Rich Hill is headed to Tampa Bay (38:18). Apparently Michael Kopech will get the opportunity to compete for the White Sox rotation during spring training. ... We wrap up with your mailbag questions regarding Tanner Houck, punting steals, and more (46:59)! ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frank hates second base while Scott and Chris don't really mind it! What are their thoughts on the position (2:23)? Should you prioritize getting one of the elite players? ... Will DJ LeMahieu lose power production (6:50)? Who should you take between Ozzie Albies and Whit Merrifield? ... Why are we worried about Cavan Biggio, Keston Hiura and Brandon Lowe (14:48)? ... What do we do with Ketel Marte (19:37)? ... Why take Marte when you can get Jose Altuve 1-2 rounds later (22:18)? What should you expect from Jeff McNeil? ... Sleepers at second base (34:11)! ... Breakouts at second base (40:15)! ... Busts at second base (45:55)! ... Which second baseman are we most likely to draft plus which prospects should you know about (47:17)? ... We wrap with some late-round ADP (52:30). Who is Dylan Moore? Does Marcus Semien suck? ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Freddie Freeman winning the National League MVP and Jose Abreu winning the American League MVP, is first base back to its glory days? ... How many viable starting first basemen are there in Fantasy (2:45)? ... Who would you rather have between Freeman and Cody Bellinger (6:45)? ... After a ridiculous 2020, is Jose Abreu overvalued (12:35)? At what point would we feel okay drafting him? ... Should you skip over Pete Alonso, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Luke Voit in the fifth round (19:15)? ... Is the Matt Olson, Anthony Rizzo, Paul Goldschmidt, Max Muncy tier the one to target (27:38)? ... Which sleepers should you target at first base (37:47)? ... Can Ryan Mountcastle and Dominic Smith break out even further (43:25)? ... BUSTS (47:25)! ... We wrap up looking at some later ADP (52:40). How concerned are we about Smith's playing time? Rhys Hoskins hype? Who are our favorite late-round options? ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny Vietti and Will Middlebrooks are back, just a week out of pitchers and catchers reporting. According to sources, there will be a minor league baseball season (2:30). ... Who is the face of baseball according to Will Middlebrooks (6:00)? ... What's the difference between playing in Los Angeles and playing in New York (12:40)? ... If Mike Trout isn't the face of baseball, who is (16:35)? ... How should the MLB market Trout better (25:38)? ... Jon Lester joins the show (31:08)! How does it feel to sign with the Washington Nationals? ... Did he receive any interest from the Red Sox or Braves (34:45)? ... What are Lester's thoughts on technology and analytics in the game (39:00)? ... Is this Lester's final season (44:25)!? ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2021 position previews are here! And just in time for Yadier Molina to re-sign with the Cardinals. ... What's your catcher strategy in two-catcher leagues (2:55)? Why do we still play with two catchers!? ... Should you draft a catcher tandem if you play in a daily H2H categories league (9:52)? ... Let's jump into some ADP with the case for and against J.T. Realmuto (13:10). Is he really that much better than every other catcher? ... Salvador Perez vs. Willson Contreras, who ya got (18:26)? ... After a huge 2020, what is Will Smith's upside (25:22)? ... Why isn't everybody just waiting for Gary Sanchez in drafts (30:20)? ... Are we seeing more catcher tandems being used in baseball (34:20)? ... Who are our favorite sleepers at the position (36:53)? ... What about breakouts (42:30)? ... Which catchers are we fading (47:18)? ... Are there any catcher prospects to pay attention to (50:22)? ... We hit on some more ADP review, focusing on Yasmani Grandal, Travis d'Arnaud, Austin Nola, Christian Vazquez and the later-round options (51:55). ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FantasyPros ADP- https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/adp/overall.php Today on the podcast, we're focusing on average draft position! Which player is undervalued for Scott (1:53)? How about overvalued? ... Marcell Ozuna is returning to the Braves (6:30)! Ozuna or Springer in H2H points? Ozuna or Tucker in Roto? ... We had a trade (11:00)! Elvis Andrus and company were sent to Oakland in exchange for a Khris Davis package. ... How should one weigh ADP vs. rankings (18:50)? ... Is Christian Yelich undervalued in the first round (24:05)? ... Is Bo Bichette overvalued as a second-rounder (25:52)? ... Are Alex Bregman and Anthony Rendon the best values in drafts (30:05)? ... Should you fade JT Realmuto and Tyler Glasnow in the fourth round (33:32)? ... A pair of New Yorkers are overvalued in the fifth round (37:57). Why has Starling Marte dropped? ... Scott is fading Teoscar Hernandez and Max Fried in the sixth round (42:19). Who is the real Sonny Gray? ... Carlos Carrasco is one of the best values of the draft in the seventh round (46:42). ... Scott reveals his other overvalued and undervalued players (51:20). ... Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The wait is over! Trevor Bauer is headed to the Los Angeles Dodgers. What does this mean for his Fantasy value? Is he the unquestioned SP4 after deGrom, Cole, and Bieber? ... What does this mean for the rest of the Dodgers rotation (4:00)? Should you fade Julio Urias, Dustin May, and Tony Gonsolin? ... Is there a chance we see a six-man rotation (9:50)? We can officially rule out Bauer pitching every fourth day. Should you handcuff your Dodgers pitchers? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday 'Fantasy Baseball Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank, @AdamAizer Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices